IOGear GWA504 Quick Start Manual

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1. Welcome

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR® to serve your wireless needs. In no time you will be sharing files
or surfing the Internet wirelessly. We hope you will have as much fun using your IOGEAR®
Step. 1
Wireless-G Broadband Router, as we had designing it.
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21.5 cm For initial setup, plug your desktop or notebook computer directly into the LAN Port #1 with the
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included CAT5 patch cable. Please make sure that your computer LAN setting is DHCP or
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192.168.123.x. Submask: 255.255.255.0
support@iogear.com
2. Hardware Requirements & Features
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Applications
• Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) computer networking
Open your Internet Browser (Internet
• Using multiple computers on a single Internet Connection (xDSL/Cable/ISDN)
Explorer, Netscape, or Safari), and type in
the following URL in your browser's
address bar: 192.168.123.254. You will be
Features
brought to Enter Network Password
• Turn-key Installation - Up and running in minutes!
prompt window. The default User Name is
• Built-in Router - Hook-up multiple Macs/PCs to a single Internet connection! admin; Password is admin.
• 802.11b (11Mbps) and 802.11g (54Mbps) Compatible - Nothing is obsolete!
• Built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet Switch - Network up to 4 Macs/PCs!
• 100% Free Technical Support - No question is too big or too small!
Front:
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Click Finish when you are done. When you
have finished the configuration, you will be
Step. 1
brought to the main window.
After you logged in as shown in installation
step 3, click on the Custom button.
Step. 12
At this point your GWA504 router should be
working successfully and the router should be
giving access to the Internet to all the client
computers. To check the status of the router
you can click the Test button to see whether
your Internet connection is functioning.
Step. 2
Please make sure your WAN port has been
connected (to a xDSL, Cable modem, or
The Customized Configuration menu is separated into eight categories.
Ethernet). Click Finish when you are done.
When you have finished the configuration,
you will be brought to the main window.
Note: The next steps show you Advance
Features to enhance the configuration of your
IOGEAR GWA504 router
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3. Installation

To proceed to the basic setup options, click
on the Typical button.
® Wireless-G Broadband
Step. 5
You will now be asked for the Time Zone you
are in. Select your Time Zone, and select
whether you wish to enable Daylight
Savings Time. Click Next to continue.
Step. 6
You will now be asked for which Internet
Connection Type you are using. When you
select the connection type, you will be
asked for your ISP's configuration settings.
Cable Modem and DHCP Client is the
most common connection type, these
instructions will be based
connection type. If you have a different
connection type, follow the instructions of
your ISP to configure
accordingly.
System

4. Advanced Setup

It includes all the basic configuration tools, such as options to control management access, upgrading
system firmware and restart system.
LAN
The router must have an IP address for the local network. You can also enable DHCP service for
dynamic IP address allocation to your clients, or configure filtering functions based on specific clients
or protocols.
Wireless
In this section, you can configure all wireless related settings for your wireless access point.
Internet
In Internet settings, you can configure the way your router connects to you ISP.
Security
Your Wireless-G Broadband Router features powerful and flexible Firewall protection to keep your
network secure. You can configure the strength of Firewall protection to a high or low level. If you are
an advanced user, you can configure Firewall policies to meet on your needs.
NAT
Network Address Translation allows multiple users at your local site to access the internet over a
single user account. It can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public
addresses for key services such as Web or FTP.
Advance
Here you can set your log setting, SNMP, Routing, Schedule Rule and Miscellaneous tasks.
Summary
In this section, you can check all system status, network statistics and Event Log.
NOTE: Please refer to the CD manual for more details.
Cable Modem and DHCP Client
If your broadband access is through a cable modem or if your IP address is automatically assigned
by your service provider or a DHCP server, you should choose this type. And, if you are not sure of
your connection type, please try this setting first.
Static IP - xDSL
If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP assigned you a static IP Address,
you should choose this type. This setting is commonly used in office.
Dynamic IP - PPPoE
If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP requires the use of PPPoE, you
should choose this type. This setting is commonly used at home.
PPTP (European Countries)
If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP requires the use of PPTP, you
should choose this type. This setting is commonly used at home.
L2TP
Some ISPs require the use of L2TP to connect to their services.
Dynamic IP - Telstra BigPond
The BigPond Internet service is available in Australia
After you have entered your ISP's configuration settings, click Next.
Step. 7
If your ISP requires Host Name and MAC
cloning, put related information to the
fields below. Otherwise, just leave then
blank and click Next.
on this
its settings

5. Radio and TV Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation
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THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with
respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or update. For further inquiries,
please contact your direct vendor.

6. Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect
to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please
contact your direct vendor.
Step. 8
You will now see the Wireless
Configuration Settings. You can set the
SSID, channel, and wireless security for
your wireless gateway here. Click Next
when you are done.
(For more information on SSID, channel,
and wireless security, click on the Help
button.)
Step. 9
You will now see the Firewall settings.
IOGEAR® offers you an easy set-up
package to configure a Firewall. Please
note high Firewall protection will make
your network securer, but may cause
wireless gateway's performance to be
lower. Click Next when you are done.
Step. 10
This is the summary page showing all
configurations you've set. Click Next
when you are done.
Wireless-G Broadband Router
GWA504 Quick Start Guide
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures
carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and/or any of the devices it connects to.
GWA504 package contains:
1 Wireless-G Broadband Router
1 Power Adapter
1 Ethernet Cable
1 Manual CD
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Warranty/Registration Card
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